Culinary Lead: High-Volume Catering & Menu Master

Eurest UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest UK at Safran Group in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and deliver exceptional food offerings. You will manage day-to-day operations, lead the team, and drive improvements in quality, cost control and customer satisfaction.

You will oversee purchasing, stock, suppliers and food safety, using catering management systems and working closely with the client to continually enhance the food offer and overall experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in high-volume catering.
• Experience delivering high-quality food production at scale.
• Strong track record in purchasing, stock control and supplier relationships.
• Experience maintaining food safety systems (HACCP) to company standards.
• Familiarity with catering management systems for online ordering, planning and stock management.
• Demonstrates leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for food quality and customer experience.
• Desirable: contract catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Manage high-volume production while preserving quality, presentation and consistency.
• Plan menus to meet customer expectations.
• Oversee food purchasing, ordering and supplier relationships.
• Control stock, waste and food costs to maximise performance.
• Carry out stock takes and maintain catering records.
• Ensure HACCP and food safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety across the kitchen.
• Utilise catering management systems for ordering, planning and stock.
• Collaborate with site team and client to enhance food offer and customer experience.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Culinary excellence

HACCP

Menu planning

Stock control

Supplier relationships

Food safety

Online ordering systems

Communication

Organisational skills

High-volume catering

Tools

Catering management software

Job description

Eurest UK at Safran Group in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and deliver exceptional food offerings. You will manage day-to-day operations, lead the team, and drive improvements in quality, cost control and customer satisfaction.

You will oversee purchasing, stock, suppliers and food safety, using catering management systems and working closely with the client to continually enhance the food offer and overall experience.